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The latest news, reviews, and buying guides for headphones, all in one place. Whether you’re interested in picking up a pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones or the newest Apple AirPods, we’ve gathered everything you need to know right here to help you navigate the world of headphones and earbuds.

Final Audio ZE8000 earbuds in front of case.

Final Audio ZE8000 review: distinctive earbuds for discerning ears

Final Audio's ZE8000 are priced high and don't offer many in-demand features, but what they lack in bells and whistles, they make up for with superb sound.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II beside charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are down to their cheapest-ever price

Razer Hammerhead held in palm.

Razer Hammerhead true wireless earbuds are 50% off right now

Pixel Buds Pro in their case.

Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds are discounted from $200 to $160

Google Pixel 7a in Snow on a lamp post

Does the Google Pixel 7a have a headphone jack?

vilinice noise cancelling headphones deals walmart may 2023 press render

Get these wireless noise-canceling headphones for $20 today

A woman wearing the Bose QuietComfort 45 around her neck.

Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless headphones are $50 off right now

Beats Flex

Get a pair of Beats Flex wireless earbuds for $49 with this flash deal

Jabra Elite 4 in open charging case sitting on plant leaves.

Best cheap headphones and earbuds 2023: Jabra, 1More, and more

belkin soundform freedom earbuds deal woot may 2023 true wireless lifestyle press image

These Belkin earbuds just had their price slashed from $120 to $28

JBL Tour Pro 2 in case, with ambient sound screen displayed.

JBL Tour Pro 2 review: totally tricked-out wireless earbuds

Beats Fit Pro.

Beats Fit Pro down to new cheapest-ever price in one-day sale

Master & Dynamic MC300 with MW75 headphones and MW08 Sport earbuds.

Master & Dynamic’s headphone stand is expensive, but undeniably unique

Paying $119 for a chunk of metal that keeps your headphones from lying around seems absurd until you check out the features and design of M&D's MC300.
Beats Studio Buds+.

Beats Studio Buds+ revealed in now-removed Amazon listing

Beats Studio Buds+ revealed in now-removed Amazon listing

Apple’s Beats Studio Buds+ will come in a rather striking transparent option, according to a listing on Amazon on Tuesday that’s now been removed.
Dyson Zone worn by two models.

Dyson’s bonkers air-purifying headphones hit the U.S. for $949

Dyson’s bonkers air-purifying headphones hit the U.S. for $949

Dyson has managed to marry a set of noise-canceling wireless headphones with an air purifier, so obviously you're going to buy them for $949, right?
Apple AirPods Pro 2 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Best Apple AirPods alternatives for 2023: Bose, Sony, Marshall, and more

Best Apple AirPods alternatives for 2023: Bose, Sony, Marshall, and more

Apple's AirPods may be iconic, but they're not alone. If you're looking for alternatives that compare in sound, features, and price, here are some of the best.
xMEMS Cowell silicon driver.

Your next earbuds could have speakers built like microchips

Your next earbuds could have speakers built like microchips

The first earbuds to use MEMS drivers are about to go on sale, marking a radical change in how these devices are built.
Master & Dynamic Lamborghini collection of headphones.

Master & Dynamic adds Lamborghini editions of its best headphones

Master & Dynamic adds Lamborghini editions of its best headphones

M&D is back with another Lamborghini collaboration, this time centered on its current flagships, the MW75, MW08 Sport, and MG20 wireless headphones.
Hed Unity hi-res Wi-Fi wireless headphones.

$2,199 Hed Unity Wi-Fi headphones are the first to offer lossless hi-res audio

$2,199 Hed Unity Wi-Fi headphones are the first to offer lossless hi-res audio

The Hed Unity don't look like ordinary wireless headphones and at $2,199 they aren't priced like any either. But with lossless hi-res, they're unique.
Sony MDR-MV1 open-back studio headphones.

Sony goes open-back with the MDR-MV1 studio monitors designed for spatial audio

Sony goes open-back with the MDR-MV1 studio monitors designed for spatial audio

Sony's new headphones are a real departure for the company, with an open-back design it says will help audio pros hear all the nuances of spatial audio.
NuraTrue Pro.

Denon snaps up Nura, says new personalized-sound earbuds arriving this year

Denon snaps up Nura, says new personalized-sound earbuds arriving this year

In something of a surprise move, home audio brand, Denon, has acquired Nura, an Australian maker of headphones and earbuds.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones hanging on wall hook.

The best wireless headphones for 2023 from Bose, Sony, 1More and more

The best wireless headphones for 2023 from Bose, Sony, 1More and more

Can you get great sound quality and wireless freedom in the same set of headphones? Absolutely. These are the best wireless headphones you can buy right now.
PSB M4U 9 wireless ANC headphones and M4U TWM wireless earbuds.

Niche Canadian company takes on Sony with new wireless earbuds and headphones

Niche Canadian company takes on Sony with new wireless earbuds and headphones

PSB has updated its flagship wireless noise-canceling headphones and introduced a new set of planar-based wireless earbuds.
Skullcandy Grind Haze earbuds.

Skullcandy honors Purple Haze weed with its latest 4/20 earbuds

Skullcandy honors Purple Haze weed with its latest 4/20 earbuds

Skullcandy is back with another 420-edition set of earbuds – this time inspired by a famous strain of cannabis.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones sitting on a laptop keyboard.

The best noise-canceling headphones of 2023: Sony, Bowers & Wilkins, and more

The best noise-canceling headphones of 2023: Sony, Bowers & Wilkins, and more

It's a noisy world, but our picks of the best noise-canceling headphones will help hush it for you while making music, podcasts, and other sounds even sweeter.
Sony WF-C700 with charging case.

Sony debuts the WF-C700N, its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds

Sony debuts the WF-C700N, its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds

Sony has brought the price of active noise cancellation down to $120 with the WF-C700N, its latest wireless earbuds.
Kendal Roy (Jeremy Strong) in Succession on HBO.

What earbuds was Kendal Roy wearing in Succession season 4, episode 2?

What earbuds was Kendal Roy wearing in Succession season 4, episode 2?

Kendal Roy definitely knows his status symbols in the HBO series Succession. And that includes his earbuds in season 4.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8.

Best headphones for 2023: Sony, Sennheiser, Apple, and more

Best headphones for 2023: Sony, Sennheiser, Apple, and more

From budget-friendly to the best that money can buy, these are the headphones you should be shopping for.
Ifi Go Link headphone amp/DAC plugged into an iPhone 14 and Sennheiser HD 560S - with magenta LED indicating MQA playback.

Ifi Go Link DAC/amp review: a $59 on-ramp to lossless, hi-res audio

Curious about the world of hi-res and lossless audio? The Ifi Go Link lets you explore the benefits on any device, without breaking the bank.
Jabra Elite 4 in an open charging case held by a hand.

Jabra Elite 4 Review: everyday carry wireless earbuds

With Bluetooth Multipoint and excellent noise cancellation, the Jabra Elite 4 are a great set of daily-driver earbuds.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 beside an Apple AirPods 3 earbud.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. AirPods 3: which should you buy?

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. AirPods 3: which should you buy?

Apple's flagship AirPods Pro 2 are excellent earbuds, but would the cheaper, more basic AirPods 3 suit your needs just fine? We break it down for you.
Women running wearing earbuds.

The best running headphones for 2023: from JLab, JBL, Jabra, and more

The best running headphones for 2023: from JLab, JBL, Jabra, and more

A great pair of running headphones can take the sweat and still sound sweet during your workout. That's why we've assembled the best choices for all budgets.
The Jabra Elite 4 true wireless earbuds.

Jabra’s $100 Elite 4 are its most affordable ANC earbuds yet

Jabra’s $100 Elite 4 are its most affordable ANC earbuds yet

Two years on, Jabra brings the Bluetooth multipoint connectivity that can be found on some of its higher-end earbuds to the more affordable Elite 4s,
Leaked images of the purported Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds.

Leaked images suggests Sony WF-1000XM5 will be smaller, rounder

Leaked images suggests Sony WF-1000XM5 will be smaller, rounder

Leaked photos of what might be Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds show a design that fixes one of the WF-1000XM4's biggest problems.

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